Department of Basic Science

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB)

CHEM 1101: CHEMISTRY (3/Lab) for EEE/COE
CHEMISTRY (LECTURE)

Course Teachers: Dr. S. Mosaddeq Ahmed, Shahrina Alam, Md. MizzanoorRahama, Khorshada Jahan,
Md. Mosharraf Hossain & Lamia Nahar

LECTURE PLAN
Fall 2010-2011

1st Week. Introduction to atomic structure: Dalton, Rutherford and Bohr atomic model; quantum
theory of radiation, continuous spectrum, atomic spectra and calculation of radius and
energy of each orbit of hydrogen atom.

2nd Week. Wave mechanical approach of the atom: dual nature of matters, de Broglie’s equation,
Heisenberg’s certainty principle, Schrodinger’s wave equation, orbitals,
quantum numbers and principle of electronic configuration. (Quiz-1)

3rd Week. Modern periodic table: Law of periodicity, main features, classification of elements into
metals, nonmetals and metalloids; Variation of properties with periods and groups

4th Week. Studies on groups: chemistry of halogens, noble gases and transition metals, coinage
metals, carbon and silicon. (Quiz-2)

5th Week. Chemical bonds: main types and their properties, metallic bond, hydrogen bond
bond energy, bond length and bond angle.

6th Week. Theories of covalent bonding: Valence bond theory (VBT), Molecular Orbital Theory
(MOT) and Molecular structures of homonuclear and heteronuclear compounds. (Quiz-3)

7th Week. Introduction to organic chemistry: Sources and importance of organic compounds.
Classification and functional groups, Selected organic reactions and their mechanism.

8th Week. Mid-Term

9th Week. Acids and Bases: General properties, concepts of acids and bases, strength of acids and
bases. pH concept and ionization of water

10th Week. Solutions: Types of solution, Mechanism of dissolution, Different

concentration units, Gases in gas: Henry’s law, Solids in liquid: Raoult’s law.:

11th Week. Solubility and solubility product principle: solubility, factors affecting solubility,
solubility curves, solubility product principle with its application. (Quiz-4)

12th Week. Electrochemistry: Principle of electrolysis, Kohlrausch’s Law of electrolysis,

conductometric titration, electrolytic vs electronic conductors and coating processes:
electro-deposition of metals (Quiz-5)

13th Week. Phase rule and phase diagram: Phase, component and degrees of freedom; phase
diagram of mono component system. Transport number. (Quiz-6)

14th Week. Chemical kinetics and Chemical equilibrium: Rate of reaction, rate laws and order of
reaction; equilibrium law and its characteristics.

15th Week. Thermochemistry: Energy and enthalpy relationship, heat of reactions and
thermochemical laws.

16th Week. Final-Term

 Department of Basic Science
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB)
CHEM 1101: CHEMISTRY (3/Lab) for EEE/COE
CHEMISTRY (LAB)

Course Teachers: Dr. S. Mosaddeq Ahmed, Shahrina Alam, Md. MizzanoorRahama, Khorshada Jahan,
Md. Mosharraf Hossain & Lamia Nahar

LECTURE PLAN: FALL 2010-2011

(Quantitative Inorganic Analysis)

Volumetric Analysis: Acid-base titration, Redox titration and Estimation of Cu& Fe

1st Week. Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory.

2nd Week. Expt.1: Standardization of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution with

standard oxalic acid (HO2C-CO2H, 2H2O) solution.

3rd Week. Expt.2: Standardization of hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution with standard
sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution.

4th Week. Expt.3: Standardization of hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution with standard
sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) solution. (Quiz-1)

5th Week. Expt.4: Standardization of sodium thiosulphate (Na2S2O3) solution with

standard potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) solution.

6th Week. Lab viva-voce (Quiz-2)

7th Week. Mid-term Lab Exam.

8th Week. Mid-term.

9th Week. Expt.5: Estimation of copper ions (Cu2+) contained in a supplied solution by
iodimetric method.

10th Week. Expt.6: Determination of ferrous ions (Fe2+) by standard potassium

dichromate (K2Cr2O7) solution.

11th Week. Expt.7: Standardization of potassium permanganate (KMnO4) solution with

standard sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4) solution. (Quiz-3)

12th Week. Expt.8: Determination of ferrous ions (Fe2+) in a solution by standard

potassium permanganate (KMnO4) solution.

13th Week. Expt.9: Determination of conductance of a weak acid against a strong alkali
solution.

14th Week. Final-term Lab viva-voce (Quiz-4)

15th Week. Final-term Lab Exam.

16th Week. Final-term.

 BOOK LIST FOR CHEMISTRY (LECTURE)

Texts: 1. B. S. Bahl, G. D. Tuli and Arun Bahl, “Essentials of Physical Chemistry” 24th ed. (1997), S.
Chand & Compnay Ltd, ISBN: 81-219-0546-X; 2. S. Z. Haider, “Introduction to Modern
Inorganic Chemistry” 2nd ed. (2000), Friends International, ISBN: 984-30-0087-0

References: 1. M. M. Huque and M. A. Nawab, “Principles of Physical Chemistry” 3rd ed. (1974),
Student Publication, ISBN: Not found; 2. A. Q. Chowdhury, “Chemistry Fundamentals”
3rd ed. (1995), AERS & Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation (BUET), ISBN: Not
found; 3. S. Z. Haider, “Selected Topics on Advanced Inorganic Chemistry” 4th ed. (2002),
Student Publication, ISBN: Not found; 4. B. K. Sharma, “Electrochemistry”, 5th ed. (1997-98),
GOEL Publishing House, ISBN: 81-85842-96-5; 5. Maitland Jones, “Organic Chemistry”, 1st ed.
(1997), Norton Company, ISBN: 0-393-97079-5; 6. Jerry March, “Advanced Organic
Chemistry”, 4th ed. (1999-2000), John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 9971-51-257-2; 7. O. P. Aggarwal,
“Engineering Chemistry”, 3rd ed. (1995), Khanna Publishers, Delhi

BOOK LIST FOR CHEMISTRY (LAB)

Text: 1. M. Mahbubul Huque and A. Jabber Mian, “Practical Chemistry” 2nd ed. (1972), Student
Ways, ISBN: Not found
References: 1. J. Mendham, R. C. Denney, J. D. Barnes and M. Thomas, “Vogel’sText Book of
Quantitative Chemical Analysis”, 6th ed. (2000), Pearson Education Ltd, ISBN: 81-7808-538-0;
2. G. H. Jeffery, J. Bassett, J. Mendham, R. C. Denney, “Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative
Chemical Analysis”, 5th ed. (1989), Longman (ELBS), ISBN: 0-582-25167-2

Evaluation Methods:

1. Marks: Total marks 100, Contribution of Theory 60% and Lab 40%.
Theory (100%):
o Class Performance & Attendance, 20%
o Quiz, 40%
o Exam, 40%.
Lab (100%):
o Class Performance & Attendance, 10%
o Quiz, 30%
o Reports, 20%
o Viva, 20%
o Exam, 20%
2. Quiz: In each term (Mid-term/Final-term) of the semester, 3 Quiz tests will be taken in
Theory Class of which Best 2 will count for results and 2 Quiz tests will be taken in Lab Class
of which Best 1 will count for results.
3. Make-up Class/Quiz: If any schedule class is postponed in case of unavoidable situation, the
make-up class will be held immediately at a suitable time. There will be no make-up quiz
except a strong reason for that.

Course Requirements
1. Must appear at least two quizzes in theory and one quiz in lab before the Mid-term
exam and also the same before the Final exam.
2. Must appear at the Mid-term and the Final exams both in theory and lab.
3. Students must have 80% attendance both in theory and lab to pass the course.